Nicki Thomas Playmate Of The Month For March 1977 -

The Nicki Thomas centerfold, photographed by the prolific , remains a favorite among collectors of vintage erotica for several reasons.

The market value of the issue fluctuates based on standard archival criteria: Nicki Thomas Playmate of the Month for March 1977

Nicki Thomas remains a classic example of the "girl next door" aesthetic that Playboy was known for during this era, and her March 1977 feature remains a high point of her modeling career. Share public link The Nicki Thomas centerfold, photographed by the prolific

Why does she endure? Because Nicki Thomas represents a specific, fleeting aesthetic: the unpretentious 70s beauty. She wasn't lacquered with 1980s hairspray or covered in Y2K body glitter. She was a woman sitting on a log in the California woods, comfortable in her skin. Nicki Thomas: Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for

Nicki Thomas: Playboy’s Playmate of the Month for March 1977

Thomas's big break came when she was discovered by a Playboy scout at a modeling agency in Los Angeles. At the time, Playboy was on the hunt for a new face to feature in their upcoming issue, and Thomas's fresh, all-American look caught their attention. After a series of test shoots and interviews, Thomas was invited to audition for the coveted title of Playmate of the Month.

: She later used the name Nicki E. Rossine after marrying Anthony Rossine. The couple had two children, Michael Anthony and Marissa Nicole.